Arms
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Apr- 2024 -3 April
Israel Pushes for Local Weapon Production to be ‘Immune From External Pressure’
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on the country’s defense industry to boost local production of weapons.
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2 April
Russia to Deploy Mobile Anti-Aircraft Gun Units to Counter Ukrainian Drones
The Russian military is forming mobile anti-aircraft gun units to protect ground troops from drone attacks.
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2 April
US Navy to Test Onboard Microwave Weapon in 2026
The US Navy plans to mount a high-powered microwave-based counter-air defense system prototype on one of its vessels in 2026.
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2 April
Lockheed to Produce More JAGM, Hellfire Missiles in $483M Deal
The US has awarded Lockheed Martin $483 million to produce a new batch of AGM-114R2 Hellfire air-to-ground missiles and Joint-Air-to-Ground Missiles.
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2 April
BAE Signs $754M AMPV Production Contract With US Army
BAE Systems has received a $754-million contract to continue manufacturing the US' Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles.
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2 April
Japanese Soldiers Complete US-Led Tomahawk Land Attack Missile Training
The Japan Maritime and Air Self-Defense Forces have completed a Tomahawk land attack missile training under the US Navy in Yokosuka.
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1 April
Boeing Receives First US Navy P-8A Poseidon for Upgrades
The US Navy delivered its first P-8A Poseidon aircraft to Boeing last month for Increment 3 Block 2 capabilities modifications.
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1 April
US Marine Viper Helicopter to Get Electrical, Structural Upgrades
The first Bell AH-1Z Viper helicopter to get a Structural Improvement Electrical Power Upgrade has arrived at Bell’s Amarillo Assembly Center.
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1 April
Netherlands, Lithuania to Practice Patriot Air Defense Systems in Eastern Flank Exercise
The Netherlands will send Patriot weapon systems to Lithuania for a bilateral exercise at NATO’s eastern flank.
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1 April
BAE Systems Signs M109 Howitzer Service Contract With US Army
BAE Systems has signed a $318-million contract with the US Army to provide technical and sustainment support for its M109A6 and A7 howitzers.
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